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The Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a developing and nuanced area of employment law that remains an issue for employees and employers. The
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Policymaking Employees and the First Amendment
This article was originally published in April 2017. The information has been reviewed and is up-to-date as of April 2025.
A newly-elected official is going to want to fill top posts in their organization with persons committed to the official’s
“But Our Agreement Says They Are An Independent Contractor!” – Navigating “Employee” and “Independent Contractor” Determinations Under the Public Employees’ Retirement Law
If your agency is a contracting agency with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), chances are you have heard about the important distinctions between an “employee” and an “independent contractor” under the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL). Whether an
Tips from the Table: Supposals – What Are They and Their Pros and Cons
We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order and the Future of Teleworking
On March 3, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-22-25 mandating that all state agencies and departments under his authority implement a hybrid telework policy with a minimum of four in-person workdays per week by July 1, 2025. The
Navigating Hiring Issues and the Fair Chance Act
Hiring can be exhausting; we all know how hard it can be to find that perfect candidate. There’s so much to consider, like work experience, background, educational history, personality fit – but what about what you’re not allowed to consider?
Tips from the Table: No Strike Clauses
We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope
Wage & Hour: Standby and Call Back Pay and its Implications Under the FLSA
We are excited to introduce our video series – Wage & Hour Issues in the Workplace. In these videos, members of LCW’s Wage & Hour practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented in your workplace. We hope that
Members Only: Why California Public Agencies Should Tread Carefully with Member-Exclusive Benefits
Since the 2018 United States Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME prohibited public sector labor unions from charging agency fees to non-members, public sector labor unions have sought methods to incentivize union membership. For example, the state legislature recently
The 411 on SB 1100’s Impact on Driver’s License Requirements
As we cruise into 2025, LCW has received a number of questions regarding Senate Bill 1100, the new law that prohibits including a driver’s license requirement in job postings and applications unless the employer reasonably expects that driving is